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2006 Volkswagen GTI

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen GTI. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 18% of complaints. Next are fuel system (18%) and air bags (12%).

At a glance

Complaints
57 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Engine 18% of complaints
Recalls
2
Fuel economy
22 to 25 MPG combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Volkswagen GTI. Engine is the most reported problem area, at 18% of complaints. Next are fuel system (18%) and air bags (12%).

  • Engine 18%
  • Fuel system 18%
  • Air bags 12%
  • Transmission 12%
  • Electrical system 9%

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI

Recalls

The 2006 Volkswagen GTI is affected by 2 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Volkswagen GTI

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 4 versions of the 2006 Volkswagen GTI. Combined fuel economy ranges from 22 to 25 MPG; the most efficient version is rated 22 city / 29 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the GTI